Project Coordinator (Project Officer) at KOFIH Tanzania

Project Coordinator (Project Officer) at KOFIH Tanzania

Position: Project Coordinator (Project Officer)

Company: KOFIH Tanzania

KOFIH Tanzania Office in Dar es Salaam was officially opened in 2017 to implement  various global health projects, although the cooperation with Tanzania first kicked  off in 2009. KOFIH Tanznia Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH)  and President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) 

has devoted itself to the improvement of the healthcare system and led some  projects such as the Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Care project in Pwani and  Dodoma Region, Hospital Management Technical Support Program for Muhimbili  National Hospital (MNH) Mloganzila Campus, Strengthening the National Public  Health Laboratory through capacity building of infectious disease control and  management, , Health Equity Promotion Project for the marginalized living in Urban  Informal Settlements in Dar es Salaam, Dr LEE Jong-wook Fellowship Program, a  training program for healthcare workers to build up their capacity which leads to  contribution of achieving sustainable development goals and also training for  biomedical engineers and technician for capacity enhancement of medical  equipment services (CEOMETS). As KOFIH Office is expanding healthcare support  projects, including the upcoming projects, KOFIH seeks a qualified candidates for  the following position. 

Job Title: Project coordinator(Project Officer) 

Positon: Entry Level 

Location: Dar es salaam, Tanzania 

* Duty station is subject to change depending on the terms of reference and the  condition of the office 

Employment Terms: Contract-based / 3 months’ probation 

Annual Salary: In accordance with the internal regulation 

Job role: Experienced 

Organization type: Foreign Governmental Organisation 

Application deadline: 18th August 2024 

Job Summary 

The general roles and responsibilities are to contribute to solving health issues in  various health sectors in Tanzania through innovative public health methodologies.  The person in charge will work closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Project  Management Committee (PMC), and other relevant stakeholders. They must also  collaborate with other KOFIH project managers for project management. A  responsible attitude is required for the success of the project. This role also involves 

setting, modifying, and monitoring key performance indicators to report the physical  progress of the project. Additionally, it is important to perform office tasks  harmoniously with colleagues and preferably have strong numerical skills. 

she/he should be good at office work in harmonisation with other colleagues,  preferably good at numerical capability. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Be responsible for planning and management of the project in order to  achieve targets in accordance with the approved work plan and approved  monitoring and evaluation performance framework. 
• Ensure timely and quality completion of all program technical and financial  deliverables and reports in accordance with KOFIH Tanzania Office guidelines  Provide technical guidance and leadership to ensure that activities related to  the Health system strengthening are implemented and monitored, and  objectives are implemented as planned. 
• Establish / refine monitoring systems and tools to measure project progress . • Provide guidance and oversight of technical components of the project to  ensure implementation that complies with the KOFIH work plan, performance,  framework, and budgets. 
• Support and conduct onsite field supervisions to ensure the execution of  baseline, periodic, and final evaluations to monitor the progress of project  activities. 
• Manage all aspects of M&E data collection, analysis and reporting on  performance indicators by project team members and project counterparts . • Foster strong partnerships and collaborations with MOH, President’s Office,  Regional Administration and Local Government Tanzania (PO-RALG) and other  relevant stakeholders. 
• Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages  to other programmes. 
• Be responsible other relevant duties such as paper work given by supervisors  according to the organogram. 
• Perform any additional duties as required by the KOFIH Tanzania Office. • Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing  meeting minutes, and organizing of logistics. 
• Foster and maintain a positive relationships with stakeholders and partners
• Coordinate events by organizing project-related events such as workshop,  conferences and seminars  
• Manage project documentation by maintaining accurate records of project  activities and updates 
• Monitoring support by coordinating field visits, and track project progress  and report any issues or delays  
• Maintain regular communication with team members for effective track of  project progress  
• Contribute to continous improvement by discussing project progress, and  suggesting of ways of enhance project implementation 
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisors  

Qualifications and Experience 

• At least Bachelor degree in public health, social science, Health science,  Nurse, Medicine.  
• 1-2 years or more of working experience in the relevant field such as  governmental/international agencies, non-governmental organisations is  preferred 
• Experience working with an international development organisation and  knowledge of reporting procedures 
• Exceptional English written and oral communication skills, strong critical  thinking, problem solving, attentiveness to detail, working-centric approach,  purpose-driven thinking, accountability, and time-punctuality 
• Ability to work independently, but in a consultative environment with other  staff and supervisor 

Skill and Proficiencies 

• Must be an excellent computer literacy with strong knowledge of Microsoft  office package. 
• Excellent presentation skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills .
• Reporting, writing, professionalism, accuracy, attention to details, multitask,  teamwork, and discretion 

Cultural Sensitivity and Professional Conduct:

• We highly value cultural respect and diversity in our work environment.
• The successful candidate should demonstrate a genuine appreciation for Korean  culture, displaying respectful behaviour, good manners, and a humble demeanour.
• We believe that a positive attitude contributes to a harmonious workplace, and we  encourage applicants to embody these qualities in their professional interactions. 

How to apply 

All qualified candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter to Email: tanzania@kofih.org 

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM HERE

Interview mode: 

The application form provided should be filled out by the applicant, and only  those who follow will be considered 

• Written exercises interview 
• Oral / Verbal Interview 

Do not attach testimonials, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.